152: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening

Tennis-ball-sized hail, 100-degree heat, and a weather warning that caused us to miss the glamping trip we’d been looking forward to for weeks. We (almost) risked it all to make the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. In this episode, we're sharing everything we experienced at the brand-new library in Medora, North Dakota. This is a bit different than our usual content, but if you love Teddy Roosevelt as much as we do, and you’ve been keeping up with our Theodore Roosevelt National Park episodes, you’re in for a treat! In this episode, we cover: Why we headed to Medora, North Dakota for the Library's July 4th weekend grand opening The wild weather (including 60 mph winds and tennis-ball-sized hail) that forced an evacuation of our campground A first look inside the library, including how the building itself was designed to blend into the Badlands The Man in the Arena exhibit room, where Nick Offerman voices Teddy Roosevelt himself The Elkhorn Ranch room and the story of the cabin where Teddy Roosevelt went to heal after devastating loss The AI Teddy Roosevelt you can actually talk to, plus the AI photo booth that inserts your whole family into his story The 1,776-drone show that closed out the celebration Your task for today: Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page and tell us which Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library exhibit you'd want to experience first — the Man in the Arena room, the Elkhorn Ranch cabin, or a chat with AI Teddy himself! Don't miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-opening/  Planning your own Theodore Roosevelt National Park adventure? Episode 141: Our favorite scenic drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and more https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-scenic-drives-in-the-national-parks/  Episode 149: Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activities https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/  Episode 150: 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt National Park https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/  8 Things You Can't Miss on Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/  Master Reservation List https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/  National Park Checklist https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/  Trip Packing List https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/